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Pyttipannu

Cultural Context

Pyttipannu, a beloved Finnish dish, originated as a way to use up leftover ingredients, particularly meat and potatoes. This hearty hash is often enjoyed as a comfort food, especially during colder months. Traditionally served with a fried egg on top, it has variations across Scandinavia and has been embraced in many homes for its simplicity and satisfying flavor.

FinnishFImain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups diced potatoes
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
8 oz sliced frankfurters
1 medium orange bell pepper, diced
2 cloves chopped garlic
2 tablespoons neutral oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 cup cherry peppers, halved
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1/2 cup dill pickles, chopped
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon mustard

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cooked meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat choice, while margarine can be more affordable.

1

Parboil potatoes and let them cool down.

2

Dice the cooled potatoes.

3

Dice a whole yellow onion.

4

Heat a large skillet until smoking hot and add neutral oil.

5

Add sliced frankfurters and diced onions to the skillet with a pinch of salt.

6

Add diced orange bell peppers to the skillet.

7

Make space in the skillet and add more oil for the potatoes.

8

Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and let them cook undisturbed to crisp up.

9

Add chopped garlic, smoked paprika, and ground pepper to the potatoes.

10

Mix everything together in the skillet.

11

Add cherry peppers for spice and flavor.

12

Top the dish with a sunny side egg and garnish with green onions.

Cooking Techniques

boilingfrying

Equipment Needed

large skilletpotknifecutting boardspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

eggdairy

Also Known As

PyttipannuSwedish hash

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